Clause 2.9 - In the case of enrollment in a private educational institution:

This is the most common extension for attending a school. It is possible that language schools may fall under these changes.Additions:(2) In case of non-formal school, each permission shall be granted for a period certified by the educational institution, for no more than 90 days, total length of stay shall not exceed one year from the date of entering the Kingdom.Types of non-formal school are such as religion, arts and sports, vocational, tutoring and skill development school as specified by the Private Education Commission.Also: Announcement from the Private Education CommissionSubject: Types and nature of schools, teaching management and curriculum of non-formal school dated on 12 February 2009· Religious school: a school established by sole purpose of teaching religion· Art and Sports school: a school established to provide education of music, art and sports· Vocational school: a school established to provide vocational skills to be applied to further carrier or as an additional skill for learners· Tutoring school: a school established to provide additional knowledge parrarel to the general education curriculumSkill Development school: established to develop talents, ideas and other skills of learners

Clause 2.18 - That is for extension based upon marriage to a Thai or being the parent of a Thai child. The following has been added to (5) which the criteria for being a parent.

"In case the father or mother requests to be under maintenance of children, the age of father or mother must be 50 years of age or over."

It is not clear what this will mean. It apparently will be done on a case by case basis because it was inserted before this statement in the original order..

For other necessary cases, the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Bureau is granted the authority to make decisions regarding approval on a case-by-case basis."

Clause 2.20 - For dependent extensions for family members those that have extension.under various clauses of the police order.

Adds dependents of those that an have non immigrant visas that end with an " A". Such as the non immigrant OA (long stay) visa which is the most common under this category..

This has also been added under the criteria.(5) "and must not be over 20 years of age except in case of the person hereof is of illness or disability and cannot live without support of father or mother"

An additional list of supporting documents for this change has been added to 138/2557

B. In case of receiving medical treatment for applicant from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Arab Emirates and other countries as announced by the Ministry of Interior, the attendant of such applicant is exempted from visa issuance.

Supporting documents for this change has been added to 138/2557 also.

Clause 2.26 - In the case of litigation or court proceedings:

Add the following under criteria.

(2) The applicant does not behave in such a way that indicating his intention to stay longer."